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Name: THE POOL
Address: 99 East 52nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 375-9003
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

THE POOL

4.6

326 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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The Pool is a legendary event space for THE GRILL in the iconic Seagram Building. For groups of 13+, email events@375parkfood.com to host your next celebration.

To book a reservation for parties of up to 12, please email us at reservations@thegrillnewyork.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 375-9003
Website
http://thepoolnewyork.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rich Torrisi & Mario Carbone

Location
99 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
between Lexington & Park Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
E, M to Lexington Ave<br />6 to 51st Street
Entertainment
Enjoy Thursday nights with the Chino Pons Band at THE POOL!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

326 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
The service and ambiance were excellent. The steaks we had were ok and we were disappointed with the quality of the meat. The rest of the food was superb.
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Local
France
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
Overall3Food4Service4Ambience4
This is not the Pool anymore This is the grill Disappointing Menu written »the grill » No more the nice desserts menu
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TomG
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This was our second time at The Pool and it was fantastic. The service, ambiance and most especially the food, exceed expectations. We couldn't have been more pleased with our dining experience.
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Michele
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent food service and decor
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Davey
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
Overall3Food4Service2Ambience3
Unfortunately, they forgot one of our appetizers. Then our main course took another 1-2 hours to be served after we finished the appetizers.
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PeterG
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It was the perfect spot for a celebration of really deserving people
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Virginie
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Great service.
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crazybichon
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great anniversary dinner
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CarlosG
Las Vegas
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
Overall5Food5Service3Ambience4
Great food, great restaurant, great concept, excelente for bussines, any kind of celebration
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great, unobtrusive service. Very good food and atmosphere.
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AlexW
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Dinning in the Phillip Johnson/Four Seasons room, Priceless! $91 for the Dover Sole? worth every penny of it.
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JayW
Atlanta Metro
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great place to have a business dinner. Waitstaff provides impeccable service.
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LinAnn
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2019
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
It was a very special dining experience! The food, service ,and accommodating, attentive staff and the beauty of the room made it a perfect place for a celebratory occasion. My only suggestion would be to have a better bread choice. The baguette was soft on the inside but too hard on the outside. We would definitely return and recommend dining here.
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Karl
New York Area
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Very nice atmosphere. Great service. Terrific food.
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JocelynC
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious food. Good looking people. What else could you ask for?
1 person found this helpful
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Roger
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2019
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience2
They don't know their heads from their behinds. Ask me directly if you'd like to know more about my experience there. It is a long and unhappy experience.
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RussellM
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Everything was perfect and as expected. From the greeting at the door to the table location, service and food. We were all very pleased.
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Matorresco
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Imperdible! Súper recomendado!
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vincentV
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2019
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Upon entering the restaurant our greeting and service was excellent. We got the corner banquet that we had asked for which was nice. The servers were all very attentive until the end where they became a bit nonchalant. The food was very fine and we ordered the right selections and shared many dishes. My only real complaint was that the desserts are not up to par at ALL. I am a real dessert person and frankly I couldn't even eat the two desserts we ordered and at $20/each and really looking forward to dessert and coffee was not a way to end an otherwise fine meal. I also had to send the Latte back as I had asked for it to be scalding and it came out tepid. All in all, we really di enjoy ourselves and will try The Grill in short order even though ai hear the pricing has escalated some 80% in certain cases.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
Overall2Food2Service4Ambience5
Still the most beautiful room in New York to dine, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. To begin, they do not have the ingredients to make an apple martini, which I found hard to believe in this day and age, particularly if the owners are trying to appeal to a younger crowd than the previous tenant (Four Seasons). The portions of food are small, and the entrees are accompanied by nothing, no side dishes at all. These are available for more money, but even at that only one vegetable - steamed spinach. The duck was not crispy as described, and the portion was approximately the size of a deck of cards sitting alone on the plate. For the price, that should have been doubled. The pasta dish we ordered was salty, and nothing to remember. The wine list pushes you into a $150 price range (minimum), so in short, when the check comes, you're in no hurry to go back.
1 person found this helpful
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DesignMattersSpeaks
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
I miss Julian. I miss Julian. I miss Julian. I miss Julian. I miss Julian. I miss Julian. I miss Julian.
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Alan
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2019
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Always an energetic Midtown-y scene. No threat of a Michelin star for the food anytime soon. Chef should take it easy on the salt. Service fine (took a while to get started), Sommelier very good.
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AgnesM
Palm Springs
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent service, great food, romantic ambience. Expensive but worth it. Will return.
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DanW
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2019
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
I took a group of six on the spur the moment while on a business trip to New York. Thoroughly satisfied by the experience. The room is gorgeous and the service is top-notch. The food is good enough to be best of class in most cities. In New York there is a higher level than this, but that’s really a small complaint. I would recommend this to anyone.
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MarkG
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
PHENOMENAL EVERYTHING. It was my partner and my first time and the aesthetic and atmosphere was elegant and gorgeous. Everything on the menu was cooked to perfection! The beet and the duck was to die for. And they even made our anniversary extra special by giving us a candle on our dessert as a surprise. From the entrance to exit 100 stars if I could give it. Will be going back and will make every excuse to.
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David
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A culinary institution in a landmark location. Consistently outstanding food and service.
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Barney
New York Area
122 reviews
vip
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2019
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great night out. My first visit in many years. Glad I went and know I will return. A few missteps, but nothing bad. Nice for a special nice out. Barney
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2019
Overall1Food2Service2Ambience3
Had high expectations after reading the reviews, bit the overall experience was disappointing..
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Incontrol
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Excellent service Marc and his team did a really great job
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Hospitality was impeccable. Excellent experience. Thanks so much for making it a special night.
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Aandfmiami
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
Overall3Food2Service4Ambience5
Excellent service but food just didn't meet the expectations and price. Plain Yogurt with lame toppings for dessert that I can get at sixteen handles for a tenth of the price. Seriously you can't be a little more creative then that?
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NatashaM
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Service and ambiance were spectacular.
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JocelynC
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff are all very friendly. I love coming back here because the food is amazing. The roasted duckling is my favorite entree there. Must go check it out!
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Terry
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It was my friend’s 89th birthday. I noted it when I made the reservation on Open Table & requested a table by the pool. When we arrived, our table by the pool was ready & waiting. From the reviews I had read of the Pool, I was not sure exactly what to expect except the room where I had dined several times before it became The Pool. The meal & experience couldn’t have been better. The staff was very attentive taking care of our every need & want. And the food was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the check as well, expecting it to be much more. Also, loved the music! Thanks for a perfect evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Was perfect
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OpenTable Diner
Berlin
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
İn order to reach the restaurant Pool we had to pass the restaurant the Grill where the noise level was so disturbing, we thought we came to Pool and really scared! However, at the Pool everything was perfectly designed, decoration, noise level and the setting of the tables. The food , the wine list and the service was perfectly organized; it is an expensive restaurant but when you leave places like this after a great taste in your mouth you think that it’s well deserved and think to come agsin in the future..
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
My husband and i celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary there and had a fantastic experience. The wait staff were absolutely professional and gave great recommendations on what to eat. The food and wine were 5 stars.
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Brunch
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Absolute perfection. Chef crushes it with the most exquisite food in an architectural masterpiece. This is an experience unto itself.
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GKB118
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Outstanding food and service. A new standard!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2019
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A truly remarkable place! Would love coming back!
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THE POOL is rated 4.6 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

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99 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
between Lexington & Park Ave
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Grill, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
E, M to Lexington Ave6 to 51st Street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rich Torrisi & Mario Carbone
Entertainment
Enjoy Thursday nights with the Chino Pons Band at THE POOL!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepoolnewyork.com/
Phone number
(212) 375-9003

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THE POOL

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Menu

Desserts

Meyer Lemon Meringue

Layered Coconut Cream

Caramelized Maple Mousse

Chocolate Custard

Bitter Almond Brulée

Frozen Yogurt

Teas

Lemon Verbena

Lavender Mint

Genmaicha

Sencha Yabakita

Spring Fortune Oolong

Darjeeling 2nd Flush

White Peony

Coffee

American

Espresso

Latte

Cappuccino

To Be Shared

Celebration Cake

What 326 people are saying

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How is THE POOL restaurant rated?

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